Introduction:
Anaphylactic shock can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something allergic to such as peanuts or bee stings. It causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can get into shock.
Answer to Problem 33A
Correct answer:
The correct answer is option (A) breathing problems.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (A) anaphylactic shock can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something allergic to such as peanuts or bee stings. It causes the immune system to release a flood of chemicals that can get into shock. The blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocks breathing. So, the correct answer is option (A).
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option (B) epileptic seizure. The epileptic seizure is a period of symptoms due to abnormally excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. So, this is an incorrect option.
Option (C) atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of fatty material on inner walls. So, this is an incorrect option.
Option (D) Arthritis. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of joints that is completely out of the context. So, this is an incorrect answer.
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